Brighton U21 vs West Ham United U21: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
19:00 WAT, Monday 4 May: Brighton U21 v West Ham United U21 in the Premier League 2 Division One, played at Elite Football Performance Centre. In the table, Brighton U21 are 19th, lower half, on 8 points after 6 matches; West Ham United U21 are 15th (upper half) with 9. Only 1 point split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Brighton U21, last 5: WDWWL Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Ipswich Town U21, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. The attack is flying at 2.3 goals per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
West Ham United U21, last 5: DLWLL Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Fulham U21, away. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 2 lost from 5. 2.2 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Momentum favours Brighton U21, collecting 1.8 points per game to 1.2 for West Ham United U21.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Brighton U21 2.1 xG, West Ham United U21 1.7 xG – a total near 3.7. That is an open game on paper: 70% for three or more goals, 67% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Brighton U21 46%, draw 21%, West Ham United U21 33%.
GG/NG: GG (67%) at 1.33.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 2.5 goals (70%, odds 1.38). Most likely score in line with that pick: Brighton U21 2–1 West Ham United U21. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Brighton U2146%fair 2.19 · @2.10
Draw21%fair 4.68 · @3.75
West Ham United U2133%fair 3.04 · @2.80
3.72Expected goals
2.06Brighton U21 xG
1.66West Ham United U21 xG
67%Both score
70%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–19%
1–18%
2–27%
1–27%
3–16%
2–05%
From our goals model: Brighton U21 2.1 – 1.7 West Ham United U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Brighton U21 to win✓
46%
2.19
2.10
Double chance
Either team to win✓
79%
1.27
1.18
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
67%
1.50
1.33
Draw no bet
Brighton U21 (draw no bet)✓
58%
1.72
–
Asian handicap
West Ham United U21 +1 (Asian handicap)✗
66%
1.52
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
89%
1.13
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
70%
1.44
1.38
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
51%
1.97
1.77
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
69%
1.45
1.33
First team to score
Brighton U21 to score first✓
54%
1.85
–
Half-time result
Brighton U21 ahead at half-time✓
38%
2.66
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Brighton U21 / FT Brighton U21✓
29%
3.40
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.72
–
Recent results
Brighton U21 – last 6
WDWWLD
24 Apr
@ Ipswich Town U21
2–1
W
3 Apr
vs Aston Villa U21
0–0
D
22 Mar
vs Everton U21
5–0
W
16 Mar
@ Burnley U21
2–0
W
6 Mar
vs Fulham U21
3–4
L
27 Feb
@ Newcastle United U21
2–2
D
2.3Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
West Ham United U21 – last 6
DLWLLW
24 Apr
@ Fulham U21
1–1
D
4 Apr
@ Tottenham Hotspur U21
2–3
L
20 Mar
@ Blackburn Rovers U21
4–2
W
13 Mar
vs Reading U21
1–2
L
6 Mar
@ Derby County U21
2–4
L
28 Feb
@ Leeds United U21
3–1
W
2.2Scored / game
2.2Conceded / game
100%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Brighton U21 and West Ham United U21.
What is the prediction for Brighton U21 vs West Ham United U21?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 70% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.38.
Who will win Brighton U21 vs West Ham United U21?
On our numbers Brighton U21 have a 46% chance of winning, the draw 21% and West Ham United U21 33%.
How many goals will there be in Brighton U21 vs West Ham United U21?
We expect about 3.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 70% likely and both teams score 67% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Brighton U21 vs West Ham United U21?
Our predicted score is Brighton U21 2–1 West Ham United U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.7 goals in total.
When is Brighton U21 vs West Ham United U21?
Brighton U21 vs West Ham United U21 (Premier League 2 Division One) kicks off on Monday 4 May 2026 at 19:00 (West Africa Time) at Elite Football Performance Centre.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
